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The Microplastic Invasion of the Oceans

Jason Sole covers the microplastics cycle, its impact on the oceans and ocean life and the surrounding science link ups that are emerging. Here are some of the links discussed: Microplastics in general: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/microplastics-microbeads-ocean-sea-serious-health-risks-united-nations-warns-a7041036.html Banning of plastic bottles: http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/san-francisco-bans-sale-plastic-water-bottles-climate-change Super bacteria at Rio Olympics: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-rio-superbacteria-exclusive-idUSKCN0YW2E8 Bacterial immunity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimicrobial_resistance Mediterranean chemical problems: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/004896979504719X Plastic Islands in the Pacific: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_garbage_patch Impact of microplastics […]